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Can, Could, and Be Able To

2023-04-25T09:36:46+01:00

How do you talk about ability in English? How do you talk about things you are able to do, like read, jump, play, or speak a language? This is where the words can, could, and be able to come into play. They're the perfect way to help you talk about ability. All three of these are very important to the English language, and we use them in everyday conversation very often. Make sure you know the difference between them to help improve (make better) your language ability! Uses of can, could, and be able to Can Can is a modal [...]

Can, Could, and Be Able To2023-04-25T09:36:46+01:00

Intensifiers in English

2023-03-27T09:53:03+01:00

As we all know by now, English is full of great ways to say things. It can be a very descriptive (colorful, detailed) language, and there are a lot of different ways you can say something. But how do you make things even more descriptive? How do you say something was bigger or badder or more? This is where intensifiers in English come into play. Using intensifiers in English is how we make adjectives stronger and your sentences more descriptive. Here's how you can do it: Intensifiers There are a few different levels of intensifiers in English that you can [...]

Intensifiers in English2023-03-27T09:53:03+01:00

Like and As in English: Easy English Blog- Bespeaking

2023-03-27T09:29:37+01:00

How do you talk about two things in English? How do you talk about similar (almost the same) things? Do you know? There's a very easy way to compare things in English. To do so, you can use the words like and as in English. Like and as are prepositions or conjunctions. But they can also be used to compare things. If you want to know how these words work, keep reading! Like Like + noun = "similar to" or "in the same way" Like is a preposition. It is followed by a noun or a pronoun. Using like is [...]

Like and As in English: Easy English Blog- Bespeaking2023-03-27T09:29:37+01:00

Homonyms in English: Some Tricky Ones

2023-03-01T16:22:29+01:00

English has a lot of things that can trip up (confuse) English students, and one of the trickiest ones are homonyms. Homonyms in English are words that are both pronounced and spelled the same, but have different meanings. This can be particularly confusing (hard to understand) when you're reading, as you have to use the context clues in the sentence to understand what is being said. Homonyms are a particularly advanced part of learning English, but we're here this week to help explain some of the interesting ones. Once you know what to look out for, you'll hopefully be able [...]

Homonyms in English: Some Tricky Ones2023-03-01T16:22:29+01:00

Most Commonly Confused Words: Part 2

2023-03-01T16:16:26+01:00

English is full of things that can be confusing. There are words that sound the same (like wear and where), words that are spelled the same but have different meanings (like right and right?), and phrases that sound confusing (like jumbo shrimp). Here is our second list of the most commonly confused words in English that throw even native speakers for a loop. Check out our first list of commonly confused words, too! If you're a native speaker, use this blog as a quiz to see how well you know some of the most commonly confused words. If you're learning English, use our lists to enhance your vocabulary. No [...]

Most Commonly Confused Words: Part 22023-03-01T16:16:26+01:00

Root Word Cult: to Grow

2023-03-01T15:53:17+01:00

You may have heard the word cult in reference to extreme religious sects. I don't know about you, but I think a good documentary about a cult is fascinating! But did you know that the root word cult actually means "to grow"? If you think about the word cult when it comes to the religious meaning, they definitely grow out of a certain belief. If you take a look at the words that have the root word cult in them in English, you'll see that they all have something to do with things growing. Whether it's a culture that develops in a society, or viticulturists (people who grow grapes to be turned into wine), [...]

Root Word Cult: to Grow2023-03-01T15:53:17+01:00

A or An: The Rules and Exceptions

2023-03-01T15:49:24+01:00

A and an are what are called indefinite articles. Indefinite articles give us information about nouns. A and an tell us that there is only one of the nouns. For example: a book, or an apple. But how do you know which to pick? How do you know if you should use a or an? Are there exceptions to the rules? If you've always been curious, read on to find out! Indefinite Article: A You use the article a before singular countable nouns. It is also used before nouns that begin with a consonant (not a vowel – a,e,i,o,u) sound. [...]

A or An: The Rules and Exceptions2023-03-01T15:49:24+01:00

Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

2024-05-16T05:25:26+01:00

If you're looking to deepen (improve, strengthen) your knowledge of English, it might be time to get into (understand, explore) some of the finer points of the language. That's why this week we’ve decided to take a look at transitive and intransitive verbs. Transitive and intransitive verbs are the two kinds of verbs in English. Here's a look at these two types of verbs, as well as how to use them. Transitive verbs Transitive verbs are the most common kinds of verbs in English. They are action verbs that take a direct object, which is someone or something that receives [...]

Transitive and Intransitive Verbs2024-05-16T05:25:26+01:00

Each and Every: What’s the Difference? Easy English

2023-03-01T14:46:34+01:00

Each and every are used in a similar way, but they have slightly different meanings. This can be confusing when learning English. Sometimes even native speakers confuse them! Both each and every can refer to a singular object. Each refers to one particular object or person. Every refers to a group of objects or people all together. Here's how you can use each and every, and some examples. Each The word each refers to a single object or person. When you use each, you want to emphasize (focus on, stress, point out, make more important) the individual and not the group as a whole. For example: Each writer has different ideas. Each egg is checked for quality. I love each of my [...]

Each and Every: What’s the Difference? Easy English2023-03-01T14:46:34+01:00

Commonly Confused Words in English

2023-02-24T15:10:16+01:00

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: English is a tough (hard) language to learn. So if you've decided to take on the challenge of learning English, good for you! You deserve a pat on the back (to be congratulated). One of the most difficult things about learning English is all of the commonly confused words. This can even be tough for native speakers! If you're learning English, and even if you're a native speaker looking to freshen up your vocabulary, these commonly confused words are great to have down pat (learn perfectly, know well). Or try out these commonly [...]

Commonly Confused Words in English2023-02-24T15:10:16+01:00

Some and Any: What’s the Difference? Easy English Blog

2023-02-24T14:56:43+01:00

I always think the smallest words in a language are hardest to learn. Small words usually (often, a lot of time) have a lot of exceptions. They can also be very similar (the same)! So how do you know when to use them? How do you know when to use some and any? For example, what is the difference between, "We have some pineapples," and "We don't have any pineapples"? If you don’t know how to use some and any, or are not sure, read on to find out the answer! Some Some always means that you know “it” is [...]

Some and Any: What’s the Difference? Easy English Blog2023-02-24T14:56:43+01:00

Verb Agreement with Collective Nouns

2023-02-24T14:39:54+01:00

While English is a truly wonderful language with a lot to learn, there are some things that can be tricky for a non-native speaker....and even some of us natives, too!! One of these things is collective nouns. If you are going to talk about collective nouns (Easy English Blog), then you have to talk about the verb agreement with collective nouns. In case you missed it before, a collective noun is a noun that refers to a group of things (typically people). Army, school, team, and company are all collective nouns, as there is more than one person or thing [...]

Verb Agreement with Collective Nouns2023-02-24T14:39:54+01:00
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